Tragedy - Equestrian star Georgie Campbell dies after fall during Bicton International Horse Trials

[@slunt3123]

While the riders know the risks, the horses don’t. These courses are not taking the horse’s safety into consideration. Mistakes should not cause deaths, either of the horse or rider, regardless of the level.

[@lulabellegnostic8402]

The rider died dear, not the horse.

[@slunt3123]

@@lulabellegnostic8402 Did you read the entire post? Obviously not. "...should not cause deaths, either of the horse or RIDER...".

[@sherinnovak729]

There are half a dozen levels in Eventing, beginning with Starters, at 18”. Very few horses or riders compete past Training level (3’3”). The few who achieve the upper levels of Eventing are rare and special. These horses are not “forced” to jump; they are trained. At any stage of this training, if the horse says, “no”, then that’s the end of it. The horse might continue to event at a level in which it is comfortable, or take up a different line of work. A horse has to WANT to jump a big or scary fence; no one can “make” him do it.

[@nanciedoyle8523]

Thank you for telling lt like it is. You are a smart educated equestrian & hopefully others will understand what really goes on in 3 Day & 3 phase Eventing. I love the sport - just like other high end sports there are problems. Other humans are trying to make it safer for horses & humans alike. It is a very old competition originally part of our military. Most people today have no clue & they wonder why they compete in the Olympics. If the US covered this sport better maybe that would help with the education of common folks. Thanks Again!!!!!😊🏇🏿🥕🐴🏆

[@sparkle.-buggg3610]

Sad she died doing something she loved R.I.P

[@sidilicious11]

I’m not a fan of highly dangerous sports for horse and rider.

[@kerstinmahnke8863]

All riders know the risks.she died happy ,doing what she loved

[@melissadraz9468]

RIP Georgie, all your horses will be with you one day..

[@dianemanson7756]

I am not a fan of these horse 🐴 trials. Horses are being forced to perform at such high levels that are beyond what they can do safely. And once in a while they pay for it. And it's sad to see a rider die too. RIP Georgie.

[@WellDone57]

Forceer? Do you really think that horses can be force to this?

[@cherylbradbury4875]

​@@WellDone57YES, ABSOLUTELY. 😡

[@kalayne6713]

​@@WellDone57Absolutely! We enslave our animals, from birth to death. Horses have no say in what they are made to do, the tack they are made to wear, what their destiny is. Horse sports are horse abuse. Even the Royal guards abuse their horses with huge metal bits that cause terrible discomfort and make the horses angry and desperate with pain. We use these beautiful creatures for our benefit all their lives. Few are retired to live out their old age. Many end up slaughtered for pet food. Did the horse get to choose? RIP the rider but she knew the risks.

[@WellDone57]

@@kalayne6713 I believe you mix up a lot of things. Saying even the horses of……they have a very difficulut life . Not only the bit, but standing still so many hours is burdensome for them. Many topcompetition horses reactie a high age. Nadine, horse of Hans Peter Minderhout, juist die at 29. And there are many more example. Horses of amateurs have a very hard life!! Ridders with few skills, not a lot of knowledge ect ect. Many of those horses Reich an age of 10 or less.

[@SuicidalH]

Absolutely agree

[@tonyarussell8419]

Poor lady. She wouldn’t have known anything about it. Too quick. R.I.P 😢

[@joyanders3968]

All of you fussing about the horse (who has a better life than any of you) are ignoring that a talented, young woman who has a family that loves and grieves for her is gone. Why?? I have horses and I can guarantee a horse will jump without being forced. Accidents happen. RIP Georgie, and prayers for your family.

[@BirgitBueckmann]

Natürlich ist das tragisch. Aber Unfälle passieren. In diesem gefährlichen Sport erst recht. Das wusste sie. Und das Pferd hat sich nicht entschieden, dabei mitzumachen. Der Mensch gibt den Tieren keine Wahl. SIE hatte sie und wusste um das hohe Risiko. Deshalb interessiert auch mich besonders das Pferd!!!!!

[@joyanders3968]

user-ee6nj8wb2h Sorry, I don't understand. Afraid I only speak English. Have a nice day.

[@Sophiecjp]

@@joyanders3968 use the translate to English feature to read her comment. The rider had a choice in riding, the horse does not. She had a choice to par take in this sport. I am sure she knew the risk. We all know what happened to Christopher Reeves and many others who have died. It is very sad that she lost her life but I guess she got to go doing something she loved.

[@joyanders3968]

@Sophiecjp I don't show that option or I would use it. Thank you for explaining the gist of her reply. I understand.

[@oaklandraiders8837]

R.I. P. You were a legend. God bless .

[@scoombs8955]

British evening. Burg lea? What is this sh1t AI generated click bait? Shame on you. But RIP gorgeous Georgie

[@samsdaughterdehaven9990]

This is very heartbreaking. Another horse channel creator I watch had an accident and was in a coma a few days, and other injuries. A lot of us, her viewers, were devastated and supported her through her long recovery. Jumping seems to be an extreme horse event and all though it's beautiful, please consider the animals and the difficulty level of the jumps, the physical demand on the horse, etc. Nothing is worth the death of human or animal.

[@MMcgann]

Rip you were to young x❤

[@dboley1950]

RIP Georgie Campbell

[@benediktehoffkjeldsen6801]

R.I P 🏇 Lots of love From Benedikte in Denmark

[@Abi-Grey8]

If you are crushed a body protector won’t help you, especially if it’s above or below the body protector.

[@MrsCoolKat]

Tell us, you know nothing about Eventing! 🤡🤣😂

[@angelaschmalzbauer]

I feel sorry for the poor horses 😢getting forced to jump higher and higher 😡😡😡

[@jackiefranzia]

and you know nothing about horses. 😂

[@cherylbradbury4875]

​@@jackiefranziaShe has a heart, which is more than what you have. So let her have her say and shut up. 😡

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

@@lisadawn3046 have you even watched horses at liberty? They do willingly jump over things without being asked to by humans. They might prefer not to but they absolutely do jump without being forced.

[@joyanders3968]

angelaschmaltzbauer I did not see anyone forcing them to jump. Believe me, if they don't want to they will refuse. If you want to protect horses being abused then concentrate on Tennessee Walkers. That is some serious abuse. Have a nice day.

[@Spiritualpanda2]

So very sad!!! Do you think 1:01 was the accident in question? RIP Georgie ❤

[@nicolakerrison]

No, it's not the same horse. Possibly just a generic "rider fall" for illustration.

[@justice9094]

She was on XC at the time.

[@Abi-Grey8]

That was not the fall, it will either be censored or not shown. Her fall was most likely a rotational fall.

[@tessdurberville711]

Jumping obstacles is unnatural for horses.

[@pandyjohnson8980]

Is the horse ok

[@cherylbradbury4875]

Yes, the horse is fine , until someone else makes it jump impossible jumps again.

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

R I p ..with my regerds. ❤

[@lulabellegnostic8402]

This is not an equestrian channel. It’s for prurient click bait.

[@pandyjohnson8980]

Was the horse ok

[@rstein3131]

yes

[@nono-wo9ky]

This is pure 💯 % Abuse of these Beautiful Animals!! people never learn !

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

Horrible abuse, how many people or horses have to die 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢

[@sharonm3677]

So you do a story and show several other riders and horses. Talk about wanting to get a story out there but no respect for the actual person the story’s about. Your computer voice and having to meet the quota of how many minutes you talk on a video is repulsive.

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

This is unsafe and looks stressful for the animals. Why do they do this foolishness? 😢 I pray people come to their senses. 🙏

[@commonsense5515]

Following a fall from "her" horse - that would be "equestrienne" not equestrian. Just sayin.

[@roseyoung5144]

This feminine form is a somewhat archaic usage these days and not often seen.

[@sidilicious11]

I’ve never seen this usage.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

Why? What’s wrong with using “equestrian,” especially when the sport is one (if not the only one) where men and women compete on equal terms?

[@spiridoulaathanasopoulou9244]

Horse abuse

[@cobyeggenhuizen9090]

Arme paarden

[@lynnlang1088]

Rich peoples sport they don't care about their horses. Should all be banned

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

Wrong. People do care about the horses. If they didn’t, there wouldn’t be any vet checks at these events, no vet care at the stables where the horses are kept etc. If you think the riders and owners don’t care I suggest you research how top riders manage their welfare.

[@lynnlang1088]

@@ShintogaDeathAngel you must be one of them. Any event they do vet checks at even at race tracks. Call it what you want

[@ksmithkatcarving]

The horse died too.

[@pamabbott5357]

The horse was NOT injured.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

The horse was fine and didn’t die.